Deftones - Change (in The House Of Flies) [official Music Video] -

"Change (In the House of Flies)" is the landmark first single from Deftones' third studio album, (2000). It is widely considered their most commercially successful track, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and achieving 4× Platinum status in the US as of 2025. 1. Song Meaning and Themes

: It depicts a "never-ending party" that has been going on for days. The people attending appear joyless, fatigued, and disoriented, with some wearing animal masks. "Change (In the House of Flies)" is the

Directed by , the video was filmed in May 2000 at a rented mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Directed by , the video was filmed in

: The band performs throughout the house, but they are largely ignored by the other guests, creating a sense of isolation and voyeurism. taking them home

: Critics have noted that despite being decades old, the video's contemporary fashion and disaffected tone remain "impressively un-dated". 3. Musical Significance

"Change" marked a pivotal shift for Deftones, moving them away from their aggressive "nu-metal" roots toward a more atmospheric, experimental sound.

: Moreno explains the lyrics as a literal vision of watching someone turn into a fly, taking them home, and sadistically pulling off their wings while laughing.